The Espressologist by Kristina Springer
Last weekend I finished a great, light YA (young adult) book; I thought I’d share my review of The Espressologist by Kristina Springer early Saturday morning so you can pick it up to enjoy it this weekend if you have some free time — there’s even a Kindle version now!
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Jane Turner is a 17-year-old barista at Wired Joe’s who keeps track of people’s favorite drinks along with notes about the personality traits that match those preferences. When Jane realizes that a regular customer and a newcomer, both single, would be perfect for one another — largely based on their drink orders — the Espressologist is born.
The Espressologist recounts Jane’s matchmaking skills as she pairs up friends and customers, even as she struggles to match up herself. Her manager loves her new-found talent and builds a marketing campaign around her. Can Jane handle the pressure, keep up her great track record, and even find herself a coffee match?
I don’t read much YA fiction, but I was drawn to this title for obvious coffee-related reasons. And you know what? It works. It’s light and warm and quite simply hits the spot. This book is super cute and a great, fast, easy read.
The premise of the story grabbed me from the get-go and kept my interest throughout. Springer did an excellent job in those respects . . . and no one can say she doesn’t know her coffee!
I could say there could have been more character development and smoother dialogue, but overall, those potential problems didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story at all. When I shut the book, I was satisfied, and that means the author did a great job.
I give this book four espresso cups out of five and highly recommend it if you’re looking for a quick, fun read — especially if you love espresso.
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Special thanks to author Kristina Springer for the complimentary review copy!
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Great title. Thanks for the tip…I know a YA who will love it (after I read it!)
ciao
Glad to hear you already have someone in mind to pass it on too…I *love* getting books like that 🙂
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That sounds like a really cute story! I know a couple of YAs who would like this. Have a great weekend Michelle! ; )
You too, Anali! Hope all is well 🙂
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Interesting plot – might try and grab a copy.
Hope you enjoy it Cathy!
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That might be useful for a couple of my YA, CAE/CPE students.
Ta for the headsup !
Great! Hope it comes in handy 🙂
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I’ll have to put this one on my list… sounds very good!
I like fun, easy reads, sometimes. Something I can enjoy with a good cup of coffee while I’m curled up on a little sofa in the corner of an independently owned local cafe.
This is *just* the book for that!
;D
Grazie bella!
XOXO
Scarlett & Viaggiatore
Absolutely perfect for that indeed!
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Sounds like a cute book – I’ll check it out.
Hope you enjoy as much as I did, Julia!
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